On January 25, 2014, from 1 pm to 4 pm at the Northeast Community Center in Chesapeake Beach, Caprice Smith will be hosting the first of its kind Teen Symposium here in Calvert County. Caprice is a police detective with a large city agency, an author, and a survivor of domestic violence and sexual abuse. She has taken her experienced and formed the non-profit Sharper Minds Consultants to help teens avoid unhealthy relationships and help parents identify the signs of unhealthy teen relationships. Caprice Smith will be joined by other speakers including, but not limited to, Commissioner Pat Nutter, Delegate Mark Fisher and Calvert County State’s Attorney Laura Martin who will address adult and teen domestic violence in our county and region. In addition, Mrs. Martin will also talk about the new cyberbullying law and how her office is investigating and enforcing it. Attendees will also have the opportunity to take part in breakaway sessions addressing: Adults Starting Conversations, Family Dialogue and Signs, Recognize Signs, and Teen Avoidance Signs. The Calvert County Health Department – Crisis Intervention Center will also be on hand to give information and provide help to those needing it. This event is FREE and open to […]
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